One classroom routine that is well established already is math, which takes place each day right after our morning recess. During this time students typically work in small groups, rotating through stations. The stations tend to be hands on and almost always include manipulatives for children to use. The groupings change regularly, providing students an opportunity to work with different peers. One tool we use often is ten frames, which are 2 X 5 rectangular frames. Representing numbers on ten frames  helps students develop visual representations of numbers within the context of ten, and they are an integral part of our curriculum.  

We have also played several partner games, something we will do a lot of during math. Children know that the games are intended to be a fun way to practice essential math skills. We have talked a lot about the importance of being a good sport and what that looks like for both the person who wins the game and the person who doesn't win. We always end our games by shaking hands and saying "Good game!"